Teacher Encounters
What Is Teacher Encounters?
The Teacher Encounters programme (developed by the Careers and Enterprise Company) will run in May- July 2024 across the West Midlands Careers Hubs of Birmingham, Black Country, Coventry and Solihull covering all the 7 local authorities.
Teacher Encounters gives teachers an opportunity to engage directly with employers to see and learn about the different career pathways relevant to their subjects, and to observe how their subject is applied practically in business.
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Teachers can use these insights to:
- Enrich their curriculum teaching
- Help students build a deeper understanding of opportunities
- Help students see the essential skills needed for different roles
This knowledge can empower educators to effectively support students to take their best next step. This programme offers teachers a bank of opportunities to book onto with encounters.
As an employer, offering Teacher Encounters supports meaningful engagement with the local community and the future talent pipeline. Evidence shows that teachers are one of the biggest influencers on young people’s decision making. Through Teacher Encounters, employers can support teachers and help them inspire the next generation to achieve their career aspirations.
Through Teacher Encounters 2022/2023...
- 97% of employers said it helped them explain to teachers the right skills that young people will need for their organisation in the future
- 95% of employers would recommend the program to colleagues and other businesses
- 77% of employers said they are now more able to work with schools effectively, with nearly half (49%) saying they were now more likely to recruit young people.
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